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NC58 ASV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,818 mi
Last recorded120,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 ASV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 120,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 116,344 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 116,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 114,315 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 107,227 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,189 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 92,004 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 86,034 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,392 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,289 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,827 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,166 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 39,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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NC58 ASV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NC58 ASV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NC58 ASV registered?

NC58 ASV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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